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Lewistown, MT

Founded 1882Fergus CountyElev. 1,204 m
Population
6,028
Median home
$159,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Lewistown

With about 6,028 residents, Lewistown is one of Montana's notable places. Lewistown was founded in 1882 and sits in Fergus County. The median age is 46.5 and the median household income is $44,195. Homes carry a median value of $159,500, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.1%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,028
Median age
46.5
Median household income
$44,195
Per-capita income
$28,830
Poverty rate
20.6%
High-school grad or higher
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
15 min
Work from home
4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Black1.1%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.1%
Service21.5%
Sales & office18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving15.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$159,500
Median gross rent
$896/mo
Owner-occupied
61.5%
Median year built
1949
Households
2,823
Avg. household size
2.05

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lewistown has 8 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading7%
Math7%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fergus High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lewis & Clark SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Lewistown 7-8MiddleGrades 7–8
Deerfield SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Garfield SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
Highland Park SchoolElementaryGrades 2–5
King Colony SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Spring Creek Colony SchlElementaryGrades -1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% above national
Lewistown538
Montana449
United States386
↑ 79% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime72% below national
Lewistown555
Montana1,855
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lewistown Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lewistown.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Fergus County
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lewistown is in Fergus County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lewistown was founded in 1882 and sits in Fergus County. Elevation ~1,204 m.

Map of Lewistown
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Historic places

33 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Symmes Park MissileHuntoon ResidenceClark-Cardwell HouseLewistown Merchantile CompanyFergus County High SchoolCulver StudioMasonic TempleSt. Joseph's Hospital
Notable people from Lewistown
Loren ActonRoy E. AyersAlma Smith JacobsWanda GrindeAlbert BauerJim MooreMary K. RothbartBobby PetrinoJim OttenBecky Beard
People searches in Lewistown
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Nearby cities
Roundup (60 mi)Big Timber (87 mi)Great Falls (92 mi)Billings (97 mi)Columbus (98 mi)Laurel (100 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lewistown, MT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lewistown, Montana.

Kenneth Wayne Baker, 76
Lewistown · Fergus County · 59457
AKA Kenneth W Baker, Kennethwayne Baker
Matthew Paul Jacobson, 43
Lewistown · Fergus County · 59457
AKA Matthew Eric Jacobson, Matthew Jacobson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lewistown — frequently asked

What is the population of Lewistown, Montana?
Lewistown has a population of about 6,028, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lewistown?
The median home value in Lewistown is $159,500, and the median gross rent is $896/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lewistown safe? What is the crime rate?
Lewistown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 538 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lewistown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fergus County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, lightning.
How many schools are in Lewistown?
Lewistown has 8 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lewistown?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Lewistown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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